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Angels Win in 11, Trim Yankees' Lead

Mathis' RBI double delivers 5-4 victory; New York now up 2-1

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 19, 2009 7:57 PM CDT

(AP) – Jeff Mathis hit a two-out double in the 11th inning to drive home the winning run, and the Los Angeles Angels survived a second consecutive thriller for a 5-4 victory over the Yankees today, trimming New York's lead in the American League championship series to... Read full story »

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Angels Win in 11, Trim Yankees' Lead

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